Failure to Maintain Cleanliness and Adequate Water Temperatures
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for multiple residents, as evidenced by observations of unclean bathrooms. In one instance, a resident's bathroom contained a large amount of black/green colored liquid stool on the toilet seat and in the bowl, which was confirmed by an LPN. In another case, a different resident's bathroom had dried stool on the toilet seat and inside the bowl, a heavy odor of stale urine, and a dark orange ring of residue around the base of the toilet, also confirmed by an LPN. Additionally, the facility did not ensure that water temperatures in resident rooms met the required standards for comfort and safety. Water temperature logs showed several weeks with missing records, and when temperatures were checked, they were consistently below the required range, with the highest readings being only lukewarm. The Director of Plant Maintenance confirmed both the insufficient water temperatures and the gaps in monitoring. Residents reported that the water was not warm enough for showers, and the facility's own policy required resident-centered care to meet physical needs, which was not met in these instances.